Lurssen has launched the 74-meter Aurora at their facility in Rendsburg, Germany, in March 2017, with Moran Yacht & Ship confirming the delivery 2 months ago. Now the yacht has been captured cruising in the South of France.




Previously known to the public as Project Thor, the yacht was commissioned back in the first quarter of 2014 through Moran Yacht & Ship. With an interior and an exterior by Winch Design, the 74-meter Aurora, known internally as Project Gatsby, features accommodations for 16 guests in 8 well-appointed staterooms. With an interior volume of 2113 GT, Aurora is larger than most yachts of comparable length.
Her interior is based on the early 1900s Art Deco era, taking inspiration from influential artists and designers from the time period. Unique and particular, the interior was heavily influenced by the owner's input. The master suite is based on antique artworks and each guest cabin boasts individual characteristics.

Powered by twin MTU engines, Aurora stretches over a beam of 13.2 meters and reaches a top speed of 18 knots and cruise at 16 knots. The last Lurssen yacht to bear the name Aurora was a 61-meter yacht also designed by Winch Design launched in 2004 under the name Phoenix for the late Jan Kulczyk.
In 2009, Phoenix was listed for sale asking €65 million and then sold in 2010 at an asking price of €55 million, ahead of the delivery of the 90-meter Lurssen, Phoenix 2. Following the sale, she was renamed to Aurora. In February 2015, she was listed for sale again asking €49,750,000 and then sold a little over a year later at the same asking price. The 61-meter yacht has since been refitted and is now known as Avanti.

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